Petters Way Parking, Yeovil — Best Time to Park

Q: "How many parking spaces does Petters Way Car Park have?"

"Petters Way Car Park in Yeovil has approximately 237 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint)."

Q: "Is parking free at Petters Way Car Park?"

"Petters Way Car Park is a paid car park."

Q: "When is Petters Way Car Park busiest?"

"Petters Way Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm."

Q: "When is Petters Way Car Park quietest?"

"The quietest period for Petters Way Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm."

Q: "What kind of car park is Petters Way Car Park?"

"Petters Way Car Park is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by Somerset Council."

237 total spaces (est.)

Paid parking

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

Quietest: Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm Busiest: Saturday 10am-4pm

Key facts

Postcode: BA20 1UN
Capacity: ~237 spaces (estimated)
Type: Town centre
Parking: Surface
Charges: Paid
Operator: Somerset Council

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Petters Way Car Park, Yeovil.
Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Tue	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Wed	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Thu	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Fri	5	14	29	53	67	77	82	77	72	67	58	43	24	14	5
Sat	5	10	29	58	77	86	91	86	82	72	58	38	19	10	5
Sun	5	5	10	19	34	43	48	43	38	29	19	10	5	5	0

Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.

About Petters Way Car Park

Positioned within walking distance of Yeovil’s main streets, Petters Way Car Park caters to shoppers and those visiting the town centre. There are around 237 parking spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), making this one of the larger options in the area. It’s an open-air surface car park, generally easy to navigate with good visibility of available bays. Parking here is paid. The car park is managed by Somerset Council.

When to Visit

Town centre car parks tend to be busiest on Saturdays as shoppers head to the high street. If you can, weekday mornings before 10am or Sundays offer a much calmer experience. Evenings can also work well if you’re visiting restaurants or catching a show. The larger capacity means you’re unlikely to be turned away except during the busiest periods.

Busyness in detail

Petters Way Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 90% full. With about 237 spaces, that is roughly 213 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 24 free. Quietest times: Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm. These figures are modelled estimates based on the car park’s type, size and location — not live occupancy data.

Parking in Yeovil

Yeovil has 8 car parks to choose from, giving you a reasonable number of alternatives if Petters Way Car Park is busy. The nearest alternative is West Hendford, about 100m from here. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.

Frequently asked questions

How many parking spaces does Petters Way Car Park have?

Petters Way Car Park in Yeovil has approximately 237 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).

Is parking free at Petters Way Car Park?

Petters Way Car Park is a paid car park.

When is Petters Way Car Park busiest?

Petters Way Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.

When is Petters Way Car Park quietest?

The quietest period for Petters Way Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.

What kind of car park is Petters Way Car Park?

Petters Way Car Park is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by Somerset Council.

Nearby Car Parks

West Hendford 138m away West Hendford Public Car Park 148m away Park Street 311m away Court Ash 391m away Nine Springs 479m away

More car parks in Yeovil

Parking TRI UK inc & The Kona Coffee House ~32 spaces Quedam Car Park ~700 spaces

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Tue	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Wed	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Thu	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Fri	5	14	29	53	67	77	82	77	72	67	58	43	24	14	5
Sat	5	10	29	58	77	86	91	86	82	72	58	38	19	10	5
Sun	5	5	10	19	34	43	48	43	38	29	19	10	5	5	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Tue	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Wed	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Thu	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Fri	5	14	29	53	67	77	82	77	72	67	58	43	24	14	5
Sat	5	10	29	58	77	86	91	86	82	72	58	38	19	10	5
Sun	5	5	10	19	34	43	48	43	38	29	19	10	5	5	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Tue	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Wed	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Thu	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Fri	5	14	29	53	67	77	82	77	72	67	58	43	24	14	5
Sat	5	10	29	58	77	86	91	86	82	72	58	38	19	10	5
Sun	5	5	10	19	34	43	48	43	38	29	19	10	5	5	0